Edward learned to sit when Muriel pointed, and then it was Macon frowned, and pointed more fiercely. He felt foolish. ‘Push him down,’ Muriel said. Macon leaned one crutch against the wall, and bent stiffly to push Edward’s rump with finger. Edward sat. Macon clucked. Then he straightened and backed away, holding out his ‘Ssss,’Muriel said, between her teeth. Edward sat down at once. ‘He doesn’t take you seriously,’ she said.